Controller

Socket.dev; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Outstanding health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA seeks a Controller to lead the accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the CFO, you will ensure accurate financial information, strong internal controls, and timely insights for decision-making.

You will partner with executives and department leaders to drive financial stewardship, develop processes, and support the organization’s mission of community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting leadership experience required.
• CPA preferred; healthcare accounting or hospital finance experience preferred.
• Governmental accounting experience, Medicare Cost Reports, and external audits preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to executive and department leaders for accurate and timely information and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Collaboration across departments

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Controller

Jefferson Healthcare | Port Townsend, Washington

Announcement #348808

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking an experienced Controller to provide leadership and oversight of the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of Jefferson Healthcare's financial information and supporting sound financial stewardship across the organization.

This position combines technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership. The Controller serves as a trusted financial partner to executive and department leaders, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective processes that support organizational decision-making.

Join Jefferson Healthcare and bring your financial leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence to an organization dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.

What We Have to Offer

We believe taking care of our community starts with taking care of our people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Your total rewards include:

• Competitive Compensation: Market-informed pay designed to recognize your experience, expertise, and leadership.
• Outstanding Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with competitive employee premiums.
• Retirement Savings: Generous retirement contributions to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Support for rest, family, and personal time.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, development, and career growth.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting leadership experience required
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Healthcare accounting or hospital finance experience preferred
• Experience with governmental accounting, Medicare Cost Reports, and external audits preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical-thinking, and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders, employees, vendors, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other partners

Why Jefferson Healthcare?

Jefferson Healthcare is a community‑focused healthcare organization serving East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula. Our teams work collaboratively across the organization to provide high‑quality care while continuously improving how we serve our patients, employees, and community.

The Controller will join a collaborative Finance leadership team with the opportunity to strengthen financial processes, develop people, support organizational planning, and contribute to the long‑term financial health of Jefferson Healthcare.

Why Port Townsend?

Located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend offers a unique combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, small‑town community, and a vibrant historic downtown. Enjoy easy access to the water, mountains, trails, arts and culture, and the many amenities that make the Olympic Peninsula a special place to live and work.

To inquire about this position, please contact our Provider & Leadership Talent Acquisition Partner, Jessie Michaels, at [e-mail].

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Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers:

• As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high‑quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre‑employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety‑sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non‑THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
• The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.